Confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have grown slightly in Allegheny County. <\/p>\n
An official with the Allegheny County Health Department says as of 9 p.m. Sunday, there are 35 confirmed cases. That\u2019s nine more than the last update the health department gave Channel 11 on Friday. <\/p>\n
Last week, Pennsylvania was officially added to the cyclospora outbreak<\/a> linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and often served at Taco Bell restaurants. <\/p>\n So far, nine states are officially linked to the outbreak, the CDC says.<\/a> Nearly 2,000 cases have been confirmed, and 98 people were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. <\/p>\n The CDC warns the true number of sick people is likely much higher than the currently reported number. <\/p>\n Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. If you are experiencing symptoms \u2014 which include diarrhea and other flu-like symptoms \u2014 the CDC urges you to call your doctor and get tested. <\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n